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{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = '''BMW K75C'''
|name            = BMW K75C
|image            = [[Image:BMW K75.jpg|frameless|1993 BMW K75 Blue fitted with topbox, parked in a pedestrian area]]
|photo= BMW K75.jpg
|aka              = K 75 C
|aka              = K 75 C
|manufacturer    = [[BMW]]
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1985 - 1995
|production      = 1985 - 1995
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Naked]]
|class            = Naked
|engine          = liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|engine          = liquid-cooled, four-stroke, [[longitudinal three cylinder]], DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 66.0mm x 66.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 66.0mm x 66.0mm
|compression      = 11.0:1
|compression      = 11.0:1
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|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '86-88
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '86-88
|battery          = {{battery|51814}} '86-88
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 51814}} '86-88
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>


|final_drive= Shaft
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork with [[hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]] <br>
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork with [[hydraulic]] [[shock absorber]] <br>
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|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          = [[BMW K75]]<br />[[BMW K75C]]
|competition      =
|competition      =
|oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-163}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
}}


The '''BMW K75''' was a was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder [[standard]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] from 1985 to 1995. At the time of its introduction, the K75 was BMW's cheapest motorcycle. It offers a claimed acceleration of 0&ndash;60&nbsp;mph in 4.6&nbsp;seconds and a top speed of 120&nbsp;mph (193&nbsp;km/h).  Max [[torque]] was 50.16 ft/lbs (68.0 Nm) @ 6750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 8500 RPM.   
The '''BMW K75''' was a was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder [[standard]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] from 1985 to 1995. At the time of its introduction, the K75 was BMW's cheapest motorcycle. It offers a claimed acceleration of 0&ndash;60&nbsp;mph in 4.6&nbsp;seconds and a top speed of 120&nbsp;mph (193&nbsp;km/h).  Max [[torque]] was 50.16 ft/lbs (68.0 Nm) @ 6750 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 8500 RPM.   
   
   


==Engine==
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. A 66.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 740.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).   
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] liquid-cooled, four-stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. A 66.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 740.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).   


==Drive==
==Drive==
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==1985 BMW K 75 C==
==1985 BMW K 75 C==


The 1985 MY BMW K 75C is a middle-class naked machine that comes standard with features such as a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.
The 1985 MY BMW K 75C is a middle-class naked machine that comes standard with features such as a suspension package composed of a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.


In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, in-line three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.
In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, in-line three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.
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==1986 BMW K 75 C==
==1986 BMW K 75 C==


The 1986 MY BMW K 75C can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, in-line three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It also boasts features such as a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.
The 1986 MY BMW K 75C can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, in-line three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It also boasts features such as a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.




==1987 BMW K 75 C==
==1987 BMW K 75 C==


The 1987 MY BMW K 75C comes with a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.
The 1987 MY BMW K 75C comes with a telescopic fork with a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.


In the tech/engine department, it sports a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 740cc, transverse three cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.
In the tech/engine department, it sports a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 740cc, longitudinal three cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.




==1988 BMW K 75 C==
==1988 BMW K 75 C==


The 1988 MY BMW K 75C sports a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 740cc, transverse three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque. Also, it boasts a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.
The 1988 MY BMW K 75C sports a four-stroke, liquid-cooled, 740cc, longitudinal three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque. Also, it boasts a hydraulic shock absorber and a Monolever unit in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.




==1989 BMW K 75 C==
==1989 BMW K 75 C==


The 1989 MY BMW K 75C is a naked, middle-class two-wheeler that is sure to fit the taste for a wide category of riders. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, transverse three cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that produces a claimed 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.
The 1989 MY BMW K 75C is a naked, middle-class two-wheeler that is sure to fit the taste for a wide category of riders. At its heart lies a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, longitudinal three cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that produces a claimed 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.


The key features for this machine would be the telescopic front fork with a hydraulic shock absorber, a Monolever suspension in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.
The key features for this machine would be the telescopic front fork with a hydraulic shock absorber, a Monolever suspension in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.




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[[File:bmw-k75c-1990-1990-0.jpg|600px|1990 BMW K 75 C]]
[[File:bmw-k75c-1990-1990-0.jpg|600px|1990 BMW K 75 C]]


The 1990 MY BMW K 75C boasts a telescopic front fork with a hydraulic shock absorber, a Monolever suspension in the rear, cast-aluminium wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.
The 1990 MY BMW K 75C boasts a telescopic front fork with a hydraulic shock absorber, a Monolever suspension in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a nose-fairing with a windscreen, a dual seat, passenger grab rails, a rear luggage rack, mid-mounted foot controls and an analogue instrument cluster.


In the tech/engine department, this naked sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, in-line three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.
In the tech/engine department, this naked sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 740cc, in-line three cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 68 Nm of torque.
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